Situated in Ipswich, Suffolk, we provide independent financial advice and we are part of the Whitechurch Network that is regulated by the FCA. You can be confident that we will always work with your best interests in mind. We will regularly review our advice to ensure it is up to date and suits your financial planning needs. Situated in Ipswich, Suffolk, Essential IFA was established by Peter Herd in 2008. Essential IFA was set up with the aim of providing high quality independent financial advice that people can trust and most importantly, understand. Peter has over 20 years’ experience within the financial services industry and holds a Level 5 Diploma in Investment Planning. Peter also has a current Statement of Professional Standing certificate, which complies with FCA regulations.